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Credit Bank of Moscow eurobond sale greeted by strong demand
Russia's second-largest private bank successfully tapped global debt markets this week, via the sale of a heavily over-subscribed issue.
Trade talks to continue next week in Washington
US and Chinese officials will meet next week in Washington to continue talks on trade in an attempt to secure a final deal that will put an end to the current tensions.
FTSE 250 movers: Acacia Mining sparkles, Plus500 tumbles
London’s FTSE 250 rose by 0. 63% to 19,016. 43 on Friday afternoon, with precious metals miner Acacia Mining heading up the advance.
Credit Bank of Moscow Eurobond sale greeted by strong demand
Russia's second-largest private bank successfully tapped global debt markets this week, via the sale of a heavily over-subscribed issue.
London close: Stocks jump on retail sales figures, US-China trade talks
London stocks pushed higher on Friday, with sentiment boosted by stronger-than-expected domestic retail sales data and some positive around the ongoing US-China trade talks.
Plus500 stumbles on annual report 'typo'
Share in Plus500 tumbled on Friday following a report suggesting the company may have misled shareholders over its losses in 2017.
Jefferies sees BT worth 340p
As regulatory clarity nears, BT Group is worth 340p per share, said Jefferies on Friday, reiterating its 'buy' rating.
Broker tips: The Restaurant Group, Domino's Pizza, BT
As part of a cross-sector report on Friday, Berenberg highlighted the big shift in consumer demanded for purchased items to come to them, something analysts believe will put several UK mid-cap outfits in a position to take advantage of emerging structural trends.
Egdon Resources' Springs Road well 'ahead of schedule'
Egdon Resources climbed on Friday after IGas Energy said operations at Springs Road-1, in which Egdon holds 14. 5% interest, are "progressing well".
Friday broker round-up
Whitbread: Deutsche Bank downgrades to hold with a target price of 5,250p.
Hellman & Friedman and Blackstone win over Scout24 for €5.7bn
Hellman & Friedman and Blackstone have won over Scout24 on Friday after they raised their bid to $6. 4bn including debt.
Director dealings: Highland Gold execs lower stakes
Highland Gold chairman Eugene Shvidler and former chief executive Valery Oyf both significantly lowered their stakes in the AIM-listed gold miner on Friday.
US open: Stocks open higher as US-Sino relations remain in focus
US stocks opened higher on Friday as investors considered the prospect of more Sino-US trade talks next week.
RBS declares special dividend after doubling profits
Royal Bank of Scotland doubled profits last year and celebrated by declaring a special payout on top of an ordinary dividend.
FTSE 100 movers: RBS rallies on results; Standard Life loses the will
London's FTSE 100 was up 0. 8% to 7,254. 86 in afternoon trade on Friday as investors mulled better-than-expected domestic retail sales data.
James Latham buys Irish timber merchant Abbey Woods
James Latham has bought Irish timber merchant Abbey Woods for up to €2. 6bn.
Fingerprint Cards revenue almost halves
Fingerprint Cards released its year-end report on Friday, reporting a fall in revenue to SEK 1. 54bn (£130m) for the 12 months to 31 December, from SEK 2. 97bn a year earlier.
Next Games confirms downsizing plans
Next Games has concluded consultation proceedings on its staff structure, it announced on Friday, as part of the review of its operational cost structure and the streamlining of its operational model.
Berenberg picks winners from shift in consumer habits
As part of a cross-sector report on Friday, Berenberg highlighted the big shift in consumer demanded for purchased items to come to them, something analysts believe will put several UK mid-cap outfits in a position to take advantage of emerging structural trends.